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Association of erosion with timing of detection and selected risk factors in primary dentition: a longitudinal study

Linda L Huang1, Shaneen Leishman, Bruce Newman

  • 1Centre for Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|April 29, 2014
PubMed

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Dental erosion prevalence increases with age in young children, with lesions appearing between 24 and 36 months. Bottle use at 36 months was linked to erosion detected by 48 months.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Public Health
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Dental erosion is a growing concern in early childhood.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of dental erosion in a birth cohort at 24, 36, and 48 months.
  • To identify risk factors associated with the development of dental erosion.

Main Methods:

  • A birth cohort of 154 children was followed longitudinally.
  • Dental examinations were conducted at 24, 36, and 48 months of age.

Main Results:

  • Erosion prevalence was 0% at 24 months, 7% at 36 months, and 28% at 48 months.
  • By 48 months, 33% of children and 8% of teeth showed signs of erosion.
  • Erosion first detected at 48 months was associated with feeding bottle use at 36 months.

Conclusions:

  • Dental erosion prevalence significantly increases from 24 to 48 months in children.
  • Clinically detectable erosive lesions emerge between 24 and 36 months.
  • Feeding bottle use is a potential risk factor for developing dental erosion by 48 months.
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